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TV Newsance 189: Adipurush controversy and ‘Garba Jihad’ bogey

Of everything that TV news seeks to ruin, this week’s hit list featured films and festivals.

Newslaundry · Oct 8, 2022

Bloodlust TV: Aman Chopra celebrates public caning of Muslim men by Gujarat police

“One…two…three,” Aman Chopra began, exhorting the viewers of his primetime TV news show, Desh Nahi Jhukne Denge, on Tuesday evening to count with him. “Giniye aap,” he urged them. The News 18 anchor was counting the public beatings that policemen had administered to 10 reportedly Muslim men in Kheda, Gujarat.

Newslaundry · Oct 6, 2022

As ‘Garba jihad’ becomes news TV’s latest bogey, News Nation champions vigilante violence

The hypermasculine Muslim is back as the scheming villain in the Hindu Rashtra programming of Indian news TV. But the script, at the risk of sounding repetitive, has moved far beyond the mob lynching years to cast itself around “garba jihad”. The anchors are at it again: almost championing vigilante…

Newslaundry · Oct 3, 2022

FIRs against Aman Chopra: Rajasthan HC tells police not to investigate charges under sedition

On Wednesday, the Rajasthan High Court directed the state police to not investigate sedition charges against Aman Chopra in the FIRs filed against him, Bar and Bench reported. The move comes after the Supreme Court issued a stay on section 124A of the Indian Penal Code – which relates to…

Newslaundry · May 11, 2022

Alwar temple demolition: Rajasthan police searching for TV journalist in Noida

Out of the three cases registered against Aman Chopra, the HC has given interim protection from arrest in two

The Hindu · May 8, 2022

‘Went to arrest Aman Chopra but didn’t find him’: Rajasthan police visit News18 India office

Another day, another primetime show, and the question on everyone’s lips is – where is Aman Chopra?

Newslaundry · May 4, 2022

Following FIRs, Aman Chopra hosts remarkably low-key debate on Hanuman Chalisa row

Days after two FIRs were filed against News18 India’s Aman Chopra for allegedly insulting religious beliefs, the anchor seemed to have toned it down during his debate last night.

Newslaundry · Apr 26, 2022

On-screen dharna, slokas, ‘secular’ bulldozer: It’s Friday night with Aman Chopra, sponsored by top brands

So much has been said – in print, on television, through tweets – about the demolition drive in Jahangirpuri this week after communal violence broke out in the area. It’s part of a seemingly new chapter of “bulldozer politics” across India, from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Madhya Pradesh to Gujarat.

Newslaundry · Apr 23, 2022

One network, double standards: How Zee, News18’s Urdu and Hindi news channels covered hijab verdict

On March 15, after weeks of students’ protests, the Karnataka High Court upheld a state order that restricts wearing hijab in government colleges where uniforms are prescribed. The court also said the hijab was not part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith.

Newslaundry · Apr 1, 2022